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Jodhpur runway New Delhi: Flight operations at Jodhpur airport resumed after nearly a month as runway resurfacing work was completed, with an Indian Air Force Dornier aircraft landing early on Tuesday to mark the reopening of the main runway, officials said. After Jodhpur runway recarpeting, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will also be recarpeted under different schedules this year.“Meticulous planning, seamless teamwork and relentless work output of AFS Jodhpur led to timely completion of the critical phase of runway resurfacing, which resulted in resumption of civil flights on April 28, 2026. An IAF Dornier aircraft landed at Jodhpur in the early hours of April 28 to mark the resumption of operations on the main runway,” the South Western Air Command, said in a post on X.Since fighter jets and military aircraft have stricter technical requirements, regular maintenance is essential at the Jodhpur airport. Its proximity to the Pakistan border further adds to its strategic significance, making the upgrade essential for IAF. Civil aviation authorities also confirmed that passenger operations have returned to normal after nearly a month-long pause.“After nearly a month’s interval, flight operations at Jodhpur Airport have resumed today. Passengers are moving smoothly at the terminal, and check-in, baggage drop and other processes are running normally,” the office of the airport director said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensembleJyotiraditya Scindia carries an onion in his pocket: Why Indians follow this tradition in summerIs your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reasonTMC’s fort or BJP’s breakthrough? The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna‘Baahubali 2’ 9 year anniversary: Top 5 iconic scenes that defined Prabhas’ superstardom123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap

Jodhpur runway New Delhi: Flight operations at Jodhpur airport resumed after nearly a month as runway resurfacing work was completed, with an Indian Air Force Dornier aircraft landing early on Tuesday to mark the reopening of the main runway, officials said. After Jodhpur runway recarpeting, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will also be recarpeted under different schedules this year.“Meticulous planning, seamless teamwork and relentless work output of AFS Jodhpur led to timely completion of the critical phase of runway resurfacing, which resulted in resumption of civil flights on April 28, 2026. An IAF Dornier aircraft landed at Jodhpur in the early hours of April 28 to mark the resumption of operations on the main runway,” the South Western Air Command, said in a post on X.Since fighter jets and military aircraft have stricter technical requirements, regular maintenance is essential at the Jodhpur airport. Its proximity to the Pakistan border further adds to its strategic significance, making the upgrade essential for IAF. Civil aviation authorities also confirmed that passenger operations have returned to normal after nearly a month-long pause.“After nearly a month’s interval, flight operations at Jodhpur Airport have resumed today. Passengers are moving smoothly at the terminal, and check-in, baggage drop and other processes are running normally,” the office of the airport director said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensembleJyotiraditya Scindia carries an onion in his pocket: Why Indians follow this tradition in summerIs your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reasonTMC’s fort or BJP’s breakthrough? The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna‘Baahubali 2’ 9 year anniversary: Top 5 iconic scenes that defined Prabhas’ superstardom123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap

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New Delhi: Flight operations at Jodhpur airport resumed after nearly a month as runway resurfacing work was completed, with an Indian Air Force Dornier aircraft landing early on Tuesday to mark the reopening of the main runway, officials said. After Jodhpur runway recarpeting, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will also be recarpeted under different schedules…

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Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler scores legal WIN in sexual assault of minor lawsuit; court DISMISSES 99 per cent claims |

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler scores legal WIN in sexual assault of minor lawsuit; court DISMISSES 99 per cent claims |

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Steven Tyler has scored a major victory in his ongoing lawsuit alleging sexual assault of a minor, after a California judge dismissed the majority of claims brought against him.In the lawsuit, Julia Holcomb alleges that she was involved in a years-long relationship with the Aerosmith frontman, beginning when she was just 16. Holcomb filed her…

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In her first poll battle, R G Kar victim’s mom caught in ‘influencing-voters’ row

In her first poll battle, R G Kar victim’s mom caught in ‘influencing-voters’ row

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Panihati: For the RG Kar rape-and-murder victim’s mother, her first poll day as a candidate was marked by tension, confrontations and complaints from multiple quarters.Controversies trailed the poll debutante all day, from allegations for trying to influence people standing in line at multiple booths to cast their votes, stepping into scuffles between BJP and Trinamool…

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Mamata Banerjee; Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: Barely 50m separated CM Mamata Banerjee and her ex-confidant and BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari in a narrow Bhowanipore lane in Kolkata – a fleeting moment that captured a bitter, personal contest. Neither acknowledged the other nor exchanged a glance. Fifty metres said it all.Banerjee, unbeaten in Bhowanipore since 2011, broke her polling-day routine of staying indoors until afternoon. The 71-year-old CM left her Kalighat home at 7.40am Wednesday, visited Chetla, met city mayor Firhad Hakim and headed out to inspect polling booths.By 8am, Banerjee parked herself outside a Trinamool Congress office in Chakraberia. The setting was calm – sipping tea with party workers while declining food offered by residents. Her mood changed as she scrolled images on her phone. She alleged central forces assaulted TMC workers.”I was awake all night,” she said. “Observers and police officers brought from outside are carrying out atrocities. Our workers are being beaten up and arrested illegally. Their intention is clear – they want to rig the election.”Minutes after she entered Amrapali Heera complex, 55-year-old Adhikari arrived with central forces. A close encounter. Zero eye contact. Maximum heat. “Ye darr mujhe acchha laga,” he said, alleging she was afraid of losing and trying to intimidate voters.Adhikari crisscrossed the constituency from Jadu Babu’s Bazaar to Park Street, tracking turnout despite rain. He said he was in touch with home minister Amit Shah and “confident of victory”. Adhikari predicted a 30,000-vote win in Bhowanipore. He had defeated Banerjee by 1,956 votes in Nandigram in the previous election.Banerjee’s convoy moved through overlapping routes but avoided another face-off.Tension flared at Mitra Institution when Adhikari met voters and TMC supporters shouted slogans. He later alleged a mob surrounded him, prompting calls for additional security. Central forces moved in, swinging batons at cars and bystanders while dispersing crowd. “They are outsiders. I called QRT,” Adhikari added.TMC’s Kajari Banerjee accused him of provocation, alleging central forces “mercilessly beat” voters. Adhikari later struck a lighter note at Jadu Babu’s Bazaar, sharing a soft drink with TMC workers. “I know Bhowanipore very well… this time the constituency is voting for us,” he said.Banerjee remained combative. Arriving at Mitra Institution at 4.05pm to vote, she again alleged torture by central forces. “I have never seen anything like this… BJP will lose. We will win with a two-thirds majority,” she added.Bhowanipore, long known for subdued polling, recorded a sharp shift. Turnout surged to 86.6% (9pm figure), up from 57.5% in 2021 bypolls, 66.8% in 2016 and 44.7% in 2011. Affluent pockets saw long queues and heightened urgency. “I’ve never seen an election like this,” said businessman M Daud.About the AuthorTamaghna BanerjeeTamaghna Banerjee, a reporter from Kolkata, covers crime, aviation, human rights and politics. He has a keen interest in human interest and rural reporting. He has done his postgraduation in journalism and mass communication. He has a total of 14 years in journalism.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensembleJyotiraditya Scindia carries an onion in his pocket: Why Indians follow this tradition in summerIs your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reasonTMC’s fort or BJP’s breakthrough? The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna‘Baahubali 2’ 9 year anniversary: Top 5 iconic scenes that defined Prabhas’ superstardom123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap

Mamata Banerjee; Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: Barely 50m separated CM Mamata Banerjee and her ex-confidant and BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari in a narrow Bhowanipore lane in Kolkata – a fleeting moment that captured a bitter, personal contest. Neither acknowledged the other nor exchanged a glance. Fifty metres said it all.Banerjee, unbeaten in Bhowanipore since 2011, broke her polling-day routine of staying indoors until afternoon. The 71-year-old CM left her Kalighat home at 7.40am Wednesday, visited Chetla, met city mayor Firhad Hakim and headed out to inspect polling booths.By 8am, Banerjee parked herself outside a Trinamool Congress office in Chakraberia. The setting was calm – sipping tea with party workers while declining food offered by residents. Her mood changed as she scrolled images on her phone. She alleged central forces assaulted TMC workers.”I was awake all night,” she said. “Observers and police officers brought from outside are carrying out atrocities. Our workers are being beaten up and arrested illegally. Their intention is clear – they want to rig the election.”Minutes after she entered Amrapali Heera complex, 55-year-old Adhikari arrived with central forces. A close encounter. Zero eye contact. Maximum heat. “Ye darr mujhe acchha laga,” he said, alleging she was afraid of losing and trying to intimidate voters.Adhikari crisscrossed the constituency from Jadu Babu’s Bazaar to Park Street, tracking turnout despite rain. He said he was in touch with home minister Amit Shah and “confident of victory”. Adhikari predicted a 30,000-vote win in Bhowanipore. He had defeated Banerjee by 1,956 votes in Nandigram in the previous election.Banerjee’s convoy moved through overlapping routes but avoided another face-off.Tension flared at Mitra Institution when Adhikari met voters and TMC supporters shouted slogans. He later alleged a mob surrounded him, prompting calls for additional security. Central forces moved in, swinging batons at cars and bystanders while dispersing crowd. “They are outsiders. I called QRT,” Adhikari added.TMC’s Kajari Banerjee accused him of provocation, alleging central forces “mercilessly beat” voters. Adhikari later struck a lighter note at Jadu Babu’s Bazaar, sharing a soft drink with TMC workers. “I know Bhowanipore very well… this time the constituency is voting for us,” he said.Banerjee remained combative. Arriving at Mitra Institution at 4.05pm to vote, she again alleged torture by central forces. “I have never seen anything like this… BJP will lose. We will win with a two-thirds majority,” she added.Bhowanipore, long known for subdued polling, recorded a sharp shift. Turnout surged to 86.6% (9pm figure), up from 57.5% in 2021 bypolls, 66.8% in 2016 and 44.7% in 2011. Affluent pockets saw long queues and heightened urgency. “I’ve never seen an election like this,” said businessman M Daud.About the AuthorTamaghna BanerjeeTamaghna Banerjee, a reporter from Kolkata, covers crime, aviation, human rights and politics. He has a keen interest in human interest and rural reporting. He has done his postgraduation in journalism and mass communication. He has a total of 14 years in journalism.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensembleJyotiraditya Scindia carries an onion in his pocket: Why Indians follow this tradition in summerIs your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reasonTMC’s fort or BJP’s breakthrough? The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna‘Baahubali 2’ 9 year anniversary: Top 5 iconic scenes that defined Prabhas’ superstardom123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap

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Mamata Banerjee; Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: Barely 50m separated CM Mamata Banerjee and her ex-confidant and BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari in a narrow Bhowanipore lane in Kolkata – a fleeting moment that captured a bitter, personal contest. Neither acknowledged the other nor exchanged a glance. Fifty metres said it all.Banerjee, unbeaten in Bhowanipore since 2011, broke…

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Rajesh Khanna’s live-in partner Anita Advani recalls his low phase: ‘It felt like there was a campaign running against him’

Rajesh Khanna’s live-in partner Anita Advani recalls his low phase: ‘It felt like there was a campaign running against him’

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Anita Advani, the live-in partner of late superstar Rajesh Khanna, has opened up about a difficult phase in the actor’s life, recalling how he was left isolated when his films stopped performing at the box office.Speaking in an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Anita reflected on the time when the actor’s career saw a dip and…

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Kolkata: Voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata: Kolkata, which traditionally registers a low voter turnout, almost caught up with the rest of Bengal Wednesday.Election Commission data shows that till 9pm, Kolkata recorded over 88.4% voter turnout, a huge jump from 60.2% in the 2021 assembly elections, the lowest in West Bengal. The overall turnout in the state has breached 90% mark this time.Kolkata South, with four Assembly constituencies of Kolkata Port, Bhowanipore, Rashbehari and Ballygunge, recorded a polling percentage of 87.7 and Kolkata North 89.3.Bhowanipore, the most keenly watched constituency, where chief minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari are facing off, recorded 86.6% polling till 9 pm. In 2021, Bhowanipore had recorded a voter turnout of 61.3%.As per EC data, Chowringhee in Kolkata North, which faced 87,725 SIR deletions – the highest in the state – saw 86.6% voter turnout till 9 pm. In 2021, it had recorded 53.2%. Despite significant SIR deletions, Entally, Beleghata, Shyampukur, Maniktala and Cossipore-Belgachhia saw turnout of 92%, 90.7%, 88%, 90.2% and 88.9%, respectively, till 9 pm.Former HoD of political science and sociology at Presidency, Prasanta Roy, says SIR and anti-incumbency have played a role. Former Prasar Bharati CEO and ex-RS MP Jawhar Sircar, however, offered a differing view. “There is anger over people’s names being struck off. Many have voted, who could not have otherwise,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensembleJyotiraditya Scindia carries an onion in his pocket: Why Indians follow this tradition in summerIs your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reasonTMC’s fort or BJP’s breakthrough? The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna‘Baahubali 2’ 9 year anniversary: Top 5 iconic scenes that defined Prabhas’ superstardom123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap

Kolkata: Voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata: Kolkata, which traditionally registers a low voter turnout, almost caught up with the rest of Bengal Wednesday.Election Commission data shows that till 9pm, Kolkata recorded over 88.4% voter turnout, a huge jump from 60.2% in the 2021 assembly elections, the lowest in West Bengal. The overall turnout in the state has breached 90% mark this time.Kolkata South, with four Assembly constituencies of Kolkata Port, Bhowanipore, Rashbehari and Ballygunge, recorded a polling percentage of 87.7 and Kolkata North 89.3.Bhowanipore, the most keenly watched constituency, where chief minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari are facing off, recorded 86.6% polling till 9 pm. In 2021, Bhowanipore had recorded a voter turnout of 61.3%.As per EC data, Chowringhee in Kolkata North, which faced 87,725 SIR deletions – the highest in the state – saw 86.6% voter turnout till 9 pm. In 2021, it had recorded 53.2%. Despite significant SIR deletions, Entally, Beleghata, Shyampukur, Maniktala and Cossipore-Belgachhia saw turnout of 92%, 90.7%, 88%, 90.2% and 88.9%, respectively, till 9 pm.Former HoD of political science and sociology at Presidency, Prasanta Roy, says SIR and anti-incumbency have played a role. Former Prasar Bharati CEO and ex-RS MP Jawhar Sircar, however, offered a differing view. “There is anger over people’s names being struck off. Many have voted, who could not have otherwise,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensembleJyotiraditya Scindia carries an onion in his pocket: Why Indians follow this tradition in summerIs your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reasonTMC’s fort or BJP’s breakthrough? The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna‘Baahubali 2’ 9 year anniversary: Top 5 iconic scenes that defined Prabhas’ superstardom123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap

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Kolkata: Voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata: Kolkata, which traditionally registers a low voter turnout, almost caught up with the rest of Bengal Wednesday.Election Commission data shows that till 9pm, Kolkata recorded over 88.4% voter turnout,…

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Rob Reiner murder case: Autopsy report ‘not complete’; Nick Reiner to remain in jail till September 18

Rob Reiner murder case: Autopsy report ‘not complete’; Nick Reiner to remain in jail till September 18

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Autopsy reports into the deaths of Hollywood movie director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have not yet been completed, a Los Angeles court heard Wednesday, as the couple’s son, Nick Reiner who has been charged with double murder, made a brief appearance. Nick Reiner makes court appearance Nick appeared Wednesday for a…

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This nanogenerator turns seawater evaporation into electricity-and it never stops

This nanogenerator turns seawater evaporation into electricity-and it never stops

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In a quest for a truly self-sustainable source of power, EPFL scientists have explored the hydrovoltaic effect, which makes electricity through the evaporation of water. Through careful engineering of a silicon-based nano-generator, researchers were able to harvest energy from the natural evaporation of seawater to generate electrical power. Unlike existing renewable resources, this innovation can…

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Paths of ‘Singham’ & ‘Pushpa’ don’t cross, Falta focuses on taped EVM

Paths of ‘Singham’ & ‘Pushpa’ don’t cross, Falta focuses on taped EVM

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IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, labelled ‘Singham’ Kolkata: Falta in South 24 Parganas woke up on the polling day with apprehensions of a major face-off. One man moved relentlessly across the constituency, while the other stayed stationed in a single room, monitoring every activity from a distance. The much-hyped ‘Singham vs Pushpa’ confrontation, built over…

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DRDO, Navy conduct maiden salvo launch of 2 anti-ship missiles from chopper off Odisha coast | India News

DRDO, Navy conduct maiden salvo launch of 2 anti-ship missiles from chopper off Odisha coast | India News

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Anti-ship missile helicopter launch New Delhi: In a boost to Indian Navy’s anti-ship warfare capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Navy on Wednesday successfully launched naval anti-ship missile-short range (NASM-SR) from a helicopter platform in Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the…

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Army set to hold first-ever multilateral military drill involving 11 countries from May 18 to 31 | India News

Army set to hold first-ever multilateral military drill involving 11 countries from May 18 to 31 | India News

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The Indian Army is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya from May 18 to 31.The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations.According to the Indian Army, the…

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